HomeMy Public PortalAboutLabor Day Proclamation 2011LABOR DAY PROCLAMATION 2011
WHEREAS, Union members of the United States are well known
throughout the world for leadership in their professions and for
performing their work with great distinction, intelligence,
diligence, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois and State of Iowa skilled workforce helps
attract new businesses and industries and retain established
employers, thereby strengthening the current and future economies
of Illinois and Iowa; and
WHEREAS, our cities, villages and counties are committed to effective
workforce development, creating gainful. job opportunities for our
citizens and providing safe, healthy and productive work
environments for employees and employers; and
WHEREAS, on Labor Day working families and their unions have the
opportunity to celebrate all their accomplishments while reflecting
on the values they bring to their workplaces; and
WHEREAS, on September 5, 1882 the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated,
and Congress passed an act on June 28, 1894 declaring the first
Monday of September as the Labor Day Holiday.
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THEREFORE, be it resolved that the (INSERT JURISDICTION)
recognizes September 5, 2011 as LABOR DAY in our
community and call upon all our citizens to observe this day with
appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities that acknowledge
the contributions of working Americans and their families.
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Labor Day Proclamation
24th Annual Mayors & County Officials Breakfast
The Illowa Construction Labor and Management Council and the
Tri-City Building Trades Council cordially invite you to attend thee.
24th annual Mayors & County Officials Labor Day Proclamation Signing ,Breakfast
Thursday, September 1st, 2011
Breakfast - 7:30 a.m.
Program - 8:00 a.m.
I Wireless Center
1201 River Drive
Moline, IL 61265
Mayors and city and county officials can show their community's support for working families and
recognize the tremendous contributions union members make to our economy and nation
by signing Proclamations designating
Monday, September 5th, 2011 as Labor Day.
Enclosed is a copy of the Proclamation Illowa is seeking your support for.
Illowa's annual Mayors Labor Day Proclamation Signing Breakfast ceremony is scheduled for Thursday,
September 1, 2011. Mayors and County Executives will have an opportunity to sign an enlarged
Labor Day Proclamation and join in a brief program to celebrate Labor Day.
Please respond regarding your attendance by Friday, August 26th by telephone to the Illowa Construction
Labor and Management Council at (309) 736-3460 or by email to
Director@illowaimpact.org.
If you or a representative cannot attend the signing breakfast we hope your community or county will
approve the enclosed 2011. Labor Day Proclamation and return it to Illowa at 2112 53rd Street, Moline,
Illinois, 61265 or by fax to 309-736-3464.
We look forward to your attendance at the annual Mayors Labor Day Proclamation Breakfast. Please feel
free to contact me at 309-736-3460 with any questions.
'ncerely,
Jerry Lack
Executive Director